Ralph Johns, Sr

Chesterfield, SC

Mr. Ralph E. Johns, Sr., age 90, entered into rest on Sunday, June 11, 2017. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church, 364 Calvary Road, Cheraw, SC by Pastor Dave Bradshaw with burial to follow in the Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM prior to the service at the church.

Mr. Johns was born August 26, 1926 in Blacksburg, VA a son of the late Benjamin and Marie Johns. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict. Mr. Johns was a pilot and enjoyed flying. He was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church of Cheraw. He was also an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed following the sport with his friend, Junie Donleavy.

In addition to his parents, Ralph was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Virginia K. Johns; sister, Charlene Sheppe; brothers, Benjamin Johns, Jr. and Skipper Johns.

Survivors include his children, Dinah (Charles) Funderburk of Cheraw, SC, Jennifer (Trent) Lindsey of St. Paul, AK, Ralph Eugene “Rocky” Johns, Jr., and John David Johns both of Chesterfield, SC; 7 grandchildren, Marlena Slager, Leslie Wallace, Richard Myers, Julie Myers Odom, Shannon Coxe, Courtney Johns, and Casey Johns; great grandchildren, Tyler Wallace, Charlie Jackson, Adalyn Odom, Charley Slager, Lara Slager, Sophie Slager, and Trey Coxe; 2 great-great grandchildren, Scarlett Jackson and Jayda Rivers.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Missions, 364 Calvary Road, Cheraw, SC 29520.


Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Johns Family.